About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Input, process, and maintain electric distribution assets in an ESRI-based GIS database for a Confidential Client. You will support accurate geospatial records and mapping to help engineering, operations, and field crews maintain reliable power distribution infrastructure.

• Collect, input, and maintain geospatial data for poles, transformers, conductors, switches, meters, and related assets.
• Produce and update maps and schematics to reflect current field conditions and planned changes.
• Perform QA audits and data validation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
• Integrate GPS and mobile field data; reconcile discrepancies between field observations and GIS records.
• Provide GIS analysis and mapping support for planning, outage management, asset tracking, and reliability studies.
• Assist with modeling and visualizing network changes or expansions for engineering and operations teams.

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Skills & Tools

• ESRI ArcGIS (required)
• ArcGIS Pro (preferred)
• GIS mapping and data management
• GPS / mobile data integration
• CAD software (preferred)
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment

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Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One of the following is required: Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, or a related field; GIS certificate; or a minimum of 2 years full-time GIS work experience.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS software is required.
• Able to perform regular data validation and quality assurance tasks.
• Ability to collaborate with field personnel and reconcile field vs. GIS data.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro.
• Knowledge of power distribution systems and related assets.
• Experience with CAD (Computer Aided Drafting).
• Entry-level candidates with the required education/certification or ~2 years of GIS experience will be considered.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour (Contract)
• Actual pay offered will depend on qualifications, experience, location, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include: medical, dental & vision; critical illness/accident/hospital plans; 401(k) retirement options; voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; and paid time off (PTO) where applicable.

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Location & Schedule

• Location: Birmingham, AL (hybrid)
• Employment type: Contract | Full time
• Experience level: Entry Level
• Application deadline (posted source): 2026-10-28

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

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Confidential Client — Hiring Notes

Careertakes and our client follow all applicable U.S. hiring laws. This posting does not discriminate on any protected characteristic and is open to qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.